Schwaz

Schwaz is a city in Tyrol, in Austria. It is the main town of the Schwaz district. The city borders the Karwendel Mountains to the north and the Tux Alps to the south. In the Middle Ages, silver mining made Schwaz Austria's second largest city after Vienna.

By train
The Unterinntalbahn passes through Schwaz, making train the most convenient way to get into the heart of the city. The (Schwaz station) is on the east side of the Inn, so exit the station and cross the Inn over the  (Barbara bridge). Travel time from Innsbruck is about 18 min.

By car
The Inntal Autobahn (Inn Valley Highway) A12 passes through Schwaz, offering a direct highway connection to Germany through Wörgl and Kufstein, and to Italy over the Brenner Pass. Get off the highway at.

By helicopter
Schwaz does not have an airport, but a public (ICAO: LOXS).

See


In nearby Stans:

Do
The Karwendel region offers many activities for hikers, mountain bikers and tourists wanting to see the countryside. In 2019, and for a few years prior, the Transalp mountain bike race has gone through the Karwendel silver region. You can ride the biking trail from Hinterriss to the Falkenhütte, into the Eng and on to Schwaz, and go to Weerberg via the Geiseljoch. E-biking is also an option. Schwaz has companies offering e-bike rentals for the city and e-mountain bikes for the countryside.

It is also a part of the Nordic Walking routes. The area around Schwaz has the largest Nordic walking network in Tyrol.

Winter sports
Schwaz has a few ski lifts on the southern Kellerjoch mountain. It has a relatively low altitude, so skiing is only possible during winter months immediately after intense snowfall. The only lift up is the. Get off at bus stop. There is also a large parking right next to the lift. Ski equipment can be rented in the valley station.
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Buy
More clothes - even in spring the temperatures can fall to zero degrees.

Drink
There are two lovely places right in the centre in Schwaz close to the intersection Burggasse and Innsbruckerstraße in the pedestrian area. One is called "Radio" and is the only young, up to date pub in Schwaz; the other is nice and located towards the Pfundsplatz in front of the town hall, called "Luce".

Go next

 * — regional capital of Tyrol and largest city in the Inn valley, 5 km east of Hall in Tirol
 * — between Innsbruck and the
 * — the largest alm in Europe and one of the most remote settlements in the Alps
 * — home of the Swarovski Crystal Company